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Government Response To Bird Flu Is Inadequate To Prevent A Pandemic

Demand the meat, dairy, and egg industries are held accountable, not taxpayers, for bird flu spread and pandemic risk.

bird flu, California, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, pandemic, pigs, Vegan

Victory! Dangerous EATS Act, Farm Bill, & Nonprofit Killer Bill Fail in Congress

The dangerous EATS Act and a bad version of the FARM Bill that would strip away farmed animal protection and other laws failed in Congress as did a bill to kill…

animal, animal cruelty, EATS Act, farm bill, Farmed Animals, legislation

WATCH: Activists Confront California Farm Bureau Over Animal Abuse & Pandemic Threat

Activists confront officials at CA Farm Bureau over animal cruelty and bird flu pandemic risk - demand transition to a slaughter-free, plant-based food system.

bird flu, California, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, pigs, turkey

Tough Election Results Highlight the Long Road to Justice for Animals

Denver, Sonoma County, and Colorado rejected key animal rights measures. Despite setbacks, these votes signal growing awareness.

California, Colorado, Farmed Animals, fur, Wild Animals

WATCH: Honor Turkeys & Celebrate Thanksgiving with Non-Violence & Compassion

Honor turkeys, celebrate Thanksgiving with compassion and non-violence, and go vegan.

Farmed Animals, plant based, turkey, Vegan

Urge Universities To Go 100% Plant-Based & Educate on Plant-Based Nutrition

Urge universities to adopt a plant-based food system to end animal exploitation and promote health, protect the environment, and reduce pandemic risks.

Animal Advocates, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, pigs, turkey, Vegan

Urge World Banks to Stop Fueling the Climate Crisis & Animal Cruelty

Demand that world banks cease financing the animal cruelty, slaughter, and environmental destruction of animal agribusiness, which worsens the climate crisis and…

climate crisis, cows, dairy cows, environment, Farmed Animals, plant based

MEDIA RELEASE: WATCH: Big Ag Confronted Over Bird Flu Cash Cow

In Defense of Animals and Free from Harm confronted top officials at a high-profile CDFA Cattle Health Advisory Task Force Meeting, demanding an end to policies…

Animal Activism, bird flu, Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Political Action

WATCH: Mobilizing for World Vegan Month

Join us for World Vegan Month which includes a webinar as well as an alert with Dr. Faraz Harsini to urge colleges to adopt vegan and plant-based education.

chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, mice, pigs, rabbits, turkey

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Amplify World Vegan Month With Impactful Events to Spark Change

For World Vegan Month this November, In Defense of Animals is launching new initiatives and partnerships to support activism and compassionate living and will be…

activism, Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Community Outreach, Vegan

3 Incredibly Ambitious Ballot Initiatives for Animals

Discover three incredible ballot initiatives for animals to ban factory farms, slaughter, and all animal exploitation.

California, chickens, Colorado, cows, Farmed Animals, Oregon, pigs, turkey, Wild Animals

Dairy Industry Must Comply with Bird Flu Testing to Prevent a Pandemic

Demand mandatory nationwide bulk milk tank testing of bird flu in the dairy industry to prevent the H5N1 virus from escalating into a pandemic.

bird flu, California, dairy cows, Farmed Animals, H5N1, pandemic, Vegan, zoonotic disease

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

In a significant victory for animal rights and compassion, all charges have been dismissed against Tracy Murphy, the Founder and President of Asha's Farm Sanctuary,…

Animal Cruelty at Pitman Family Farms Must Result in Criminal Charges

Stop Pitman Farms’ animal cruelty, gross misuse of animal agriculture bailouts, promoting the humane scam, and spreading bird flu.

bird flu, California, chickens, Farmed Animals, free range, humane scam, Pitman Farms, slaughterhouses

Sonoma County: End Large Factory Farms & Stand Against All Animal Farming

End the largest factory farms in Sonoma County with Measure J. Stand against all animal exploitation and slaughter, no matter the size of the farm.

animal farms, California, factory farms, Measure J, Sonoma County, Vegan

WATCH: Victory! Plans for Jacksonville Slaughterhouse Withdrawn Following Public Outcry

Victory! In Defense of Animals, Plant Based Treaty, Solutionary Species, and community residents are celebrating a win after joining forces to oppose the building…

activists, construction, Farmed Animals, Florida, slaughterhouses

Celebrate Fish Sentience on Respect for Fish Day

The 5th annual Respect for Fish Day will focus on fish sentience with two awesome events: A Fish Tales Outreach event, and a virtual Panel Discussion.

California, Farmed Animals, fish, respect for fish day, Wild Animals

WATCH: Activists Disrupt Animal Agribusiness Over Bird Flu Bail-Outs, Cruelty, & Killing

Protestors go to Sacramento! Confronting the power holders of animal agribusiness to advocate for a slaughter-free, plant-based food system.

activism, bird flu, California, Farmed Animals

WATCH: Los Angeles Supporters Unite for Ocean Conservation at Tides of Change Luncheon

Los Angelenos celebrated community and ocean conservation at In Defense of Animals’ Tides of Change Luncheon at Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi.

California, dolphins, events, lobster, octopus, respect for fish, whales

National Dairy Month’s Sinister Deception

Since 1939, the month of June has been pushed by the industry as National Dairy Month, but have you ever wondered why humans think it’s perfectly normal to consume…

dairy, Farmed Animals

URGENT: Congress Must Reject Animal Ag Cruelty & Corruption in the Farm Bill

Protect farmed animals, help stop animal cruelty and corruption in the Farm Bill.

bird flu, chickens, cows, EATS Act, farm bill, Farmed Animals, pigs, plant based, prop 12, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Disrupt Ag Summit Over Bird Flu, Animal Cruelty & Corruption

On June 4, activists from Free from Harm and In Defense of Animals disrupted a California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting demanding an end to billion-dollar…

Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Political Action

WATCH: Busy Bulls Thwart Cow Contraception: 5 Baby Bovines Welcomed!

We were delighted when Noah was born, but we were resolved he would be the last baby cow born at Freedom Farms. Little did we know the cows already had their own…

California, cows, Freedom Farms, Sanctuary

MEDIA RELEASE: Plans for Jacksonville Slaughterhouse Withdrawn Following Public Outcry

New Slaughterhouse in Jacksonville Halted by Citizen Action

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